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UN official raises concerns about Cambodian women migrant workers’ plight

UN official raises concerns about Cambodian women migrant workers’ plight

Migrant workers across the world are bearing the brunt of border restrictions and lockdowns imposed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. At the same time, they are at high risk of exposure to COVID-19 due to

This is why Leniency of digital corporations towards labor law cannot be overlooked

This is why Leniency of digital corporations towards labor law cannot be overlooked

With digital corporations hitting the market, this has become one of the common tendencies that whenever there is a question about employing labor for temporary positions, they ask them to overwork by completely dismissing the

Hybrid work model – time to adopt it

Hybrid work model – time to adopt it

Current scenario and according to experts, it is not far fetched to stay that the coronavirus is here to stay. With vaccinations going in full swing across majority of nations, many companies in coming three

Hope for seeking permanent residency for migrant workers

Hope for seeking permanent residency for migrant workers

Something as basic as accommodation has also become an issue in Australia. Although, it hoped that it could become a lot easier for skilled workers to be granted permanent residency in Australia after the new

Indonesian Army Discontinues Women Virginity Test

Indonesian Army Discontinues Women Virginity Test

The Indonesian Army has been applauded by human rights groups for ending a conventional and controversial practice of women undergoing a ‘virginity test’ before joining the Army. Earlier, it was mandatory for women to undergo

Spain’s food delivery companies under scanner as “Riders Law” kicks in

Spain’s food delivery companies under scanner as “Riders Law” kicks in

 Riders Law came into effect in Spain on Thursday that requires food delivery companies to hire drivers and riders as employees and not freelance contractors. In line with this the labor unions have urged close

Pregnant workers’ rights to reasonable accommodations should be guaranteed by law

Pregnant workers’ rights to reasonable accommodations should be guaranteed by law

At the annual ABA meeting, all the delegates approved the pressing issue of protecting pregnant workers. Resolution 511 urges Congress to pass the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act or similar legislation that guarantees pregnant workers the

Swiss embassy in China asks media to take down articles, posts containing ‘false news’

Swiss embassy in China asks media to take down articles, posts containing ‘false news’

China’s state run media groups have been asked to take down all the articles and social media posts that contain ‘false news' regarding scientists. The Swiss embassy in China took to twitter to call out

Majority of migrant workers in Lebanon in need of urgent assistance: IOM

Majority of migrant workers in Lebanon in need of urgent assistance: IOM

More than half of migrant workers in Lebanon are in dire need of urgent humanitarian assistance, the International Organisation of Migration (IMO) warned in its latest report. According to a statement issued by the United

US Embassy Asks Citizens To Evacuate Afghanistan

US Embassy Asks Citizens To Evacuate Afghanistan

US embassy is asking its people to flee from Afghanistan as it is making it abundantly clear that it is not being able to do much to prevent any loss of life. Afghanistan is going